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Feeling pain? Don't panic and rush in to see us just yet ✋🏽😳

Sometimes when pain flares up, your first thought might be, “I need to get this looked at ASAP.” But our bodies have natural healing timelines.

Jumping into treatment too soon (within the first 24-48 hours) can sometimes make things WORSE, not better.

In many cases, giving it 2–3 days to settle before coming in is the smarter move. Swelling, inflammation, and acute sensitivity need time to calm down - and that early healing window matters.

If you have just tweaked something and it’s flaring up, take it easy. Ice, gentle movement, and rest go a long way.

If the pain’s still around after a couple of days - that’s the perfect time to book in!

Your body’s smart. Let it do its thing, we’ll be here when it’s ready.

Think you need help? DMs us your questions or to get booked in 📩
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#injuryprevention #injury #injuryrecovery #sportsinjury #injuryrehab #sportsinjuries #musclespasm #acl #physio #osteo #painrelief #backpain #shoulderpain #neckpain by @primaltherapyltd

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a year ago

Feeling sciatica pain? 🤕

If you're dealing with pain, tingling, numbness or discomfort in your sciatic nerve (through your lower back down your legs) - try these 3 exercises to help ease discomfort and improve mobility!

Gentle movement can make a big difference in reducing nerve pain. Give it a try and save for later 🙂

DM to get booked in today 📩
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#sciatica #sciaticarelief #injuryprevention #sciaticapainrelief #sportsinjury #injuryrehab #injuryrecovery #painrelief #backpain #backpainexercises #sciaticnerve by @primaltherapyltd

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Now let’s dive deeper into things further yes the video is 45 seconds but honestly Big D summarises and explains everything!

The 🐐 Daman defo needs more content like this from him!

Issues injures and pain can linger for a long time and sometimes it may take one thing to trigger a symptomatic response! Meaning it’s giving you signs and symptoms of something going on!

Drop us a Dm let’s connect let’s get you fixed!

#injuryprevention #physiotherapy #physio #injuryrecovery #osteo taken in London, United Kingdom by @primaltherapyltd

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2 years ago

Got an ACL tear? Here's what you need to know. 👇

ACL specialist Albi answers the most common questions about ACL injuries, ACL surgery, and ACL recovery in under 60 seconds.

Learn when you can:
• Walk after an ACL tear
• Drive after ACL surgery
• Start running again
• Reduce swelling
• Use (or avoid) an ACL brace
• Prepare for surgery with the right prehab

If you're recovering from an ACL injury or preparing for ACL reconstruction surgery, this is advice you don't want to miss.

Follow @theaclacademy_ and @primaltherapyltd for evidence-based ACL rehab, recovery tips, and expert guidance to help you get back to sport with confidence 🙂

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#aclinjury #aclrecovery #aclsurgery #aclrehab #sportsphysio by @primaltherapyltd

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Happy birthday to our very own Primal veteran, Drilon! 🥳

Another year older but still moving and performing better 🙏🏽💪🏽 by @primaltherapyltd

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One good rehab session won't fix everything. One bad day won't undo everything.

Recovery from an injury isn't linear. Whether you're recovering from knee pain, an ACL injury, back pain, shoulder pain, or another sports injury, progress comes with ups and downs.

The goal of rehabilitation isn't perfection - it's consistency.

Keep showing up to your physio sessions. Keep doing your rehab exercises. Keep trusting the process.

Stronger. More confident. Better prepared to get back to the activities you love.

💬 Struggling with pain or an injury?
Send us a DM and let's get you moving again.

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#physiotherapy #sportsrehab #injuryrecovery #sportsinjury #londonphysio by @primaltherapyltd

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9 days ago

Treatment done right 💯

At Primal, we don't just treat where it hurts - we identify the root cause, understand why the problem started, and create a treatment plan that's tailored to you.

Whether you're dealing with a new injury, persistent pain, or recovering from surgery, our goal is to help you move with confidence, build resilience, and get back to doing what you love.

If you're struggling with pain or an injury, or you're not sure where to start, our DMs are always open 📩

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#sportsinjury #physiotherapy #rehabilitation #painrelief #movebetter by @primaltherapyltd

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11 days ago

This room has seen:

• first pain-free squats
• runners getting back to training
• post-op ACL milestones
• parents lifting their kids again
• people realising they don't have to "just live with it"

We never get tired of watching that happen 🥹

Ready when you are.

📍Northolt | Colindale | Watford | South Ruislip by @primaltherapyltd

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16 days ago

If your old injury keeps coming back, this could be why.

Many people stop treatment because their pain feels slightly worse in the first couple of weeks. But with the right type of rehabilitation, that's often part of what's known as the reactive phase.

When you've had chronic pain or a recurring injury for months or even years, your body builds protective stiffness, muscle guarding, and compensation patterns around the problem.

To create lasting change, we sometimes need to carefully expose the injured area to the movements or loads it has been avoiding. That temporary increase in symptoms isn't always a setback - it can be part of rebuilding strength, confidence, and resilience.

The important part? This isn't true for every condition!! Some injuries, like certain types of nerve pain, need a completely different approach.

If you've been dealing with:
✅ Chronic back pain
✅ Persistent shoulder pain
✅ A recurring sports injury
✅ Knee pain that keeps returning
✅ An injury that never seems to fully heal

It may be time to find out why it keeps coming back instead of simply settling the symptoms.

Send us a DM with the word PAIN and let's see if we can help 📩

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#recurringinjury #chronicpain #sportsrehab #physiotherapy #injuryrecovery by @primaltherapyltd

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18 days ago

"My ACL graft is clicking... has it failed?" 😳

We hear this all the time after ACL surgery.

The good news? That clicking sound is usually not your ACL graft.

During ACL recovery, your knee is still healing. Swelling, tight tissues, scar tissue, and fluid moving around the kneecap can all cause clicking or popping sounds - and in many cases, it's a normal part of the healing process.

As your strength improves, swelling settles, and you stay consistent with your ACL rehab, those noises often become much less noticeable.

🚩 If the clicking is painful, your knee locks, or it feels unstable, that's when it's worth getting assessed.

Otherwise? Keep showing up for rehab. Your future knee will thank you!! 💪

Any questions on your ACL recovery or knee rehabilitation?Drop us a DM - we're here to help 📩

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#aclrehab #aclsurgery #kneerehabilitation #sportsinjury #physiotherapy by @primaltherapyltd

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Let me show a few things 🦴🏃🏽‍♀️🩻🏋🏽‍♀️

What I can help you with:
✅ Back pain and stiffness
✅ Neck pain and tension
✅ Shoulder pain and injuries
✅ Hip pain and mobility issues
✅ Knee pain and sports injuries
✅ Foot and ankle problems
✅ Muscle strains and ligament sprains
✅ Tendinopathies (e.g. Achilles, patellar, tennis elbow)
✅ Running injuries
✅ Gym and weightlifting injuries
✅ Postural aches and pains
✅ Headaches and tension-related symptoms
✅ Sciatica and nerve-related pain
✅ Joint pain and stiffness
✅ Arthritis management
✅ Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain
✅ Postpartum rehabilitation
✅ Rehabilitation following surgery
✅ Balance and mobility concerns
✅ Workplace and desk-related pain
✅ Persistent or recurrent musculoskeletal pain
✅ Mobility, flexibility and movement optimisation
✅ Exercise prescription and strength programmes

AKA: Living your best life 💃🏼

Treatment may include:
• Hands-on manual therapy
• Soft tissue massage
• Joint mobilisation and manipulation
• Sports massage
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Strength and conditioning advice
• Injury prevention strategies
• Postural and ergonomic advice

📍NORTHOLT & COLINDALE

#osteopathy #osteopath #injuryrehabilitation #rehabilitation #womenshealth by @primaltherapyltd

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How does cupping therapy help tight quadriceps? 🦵

One technique we use to help relieve a tight quadriceps muscle is cupping therapy.

When the cups are applied, they create gentle suction between the layers of muscle tissue, encouraging increased blood flow.

As you move the knee through flexion and extension, that improved circulation can help the muscle relax and reduce feelings of tightness 🙂‍↕️

If you're struggling with tight quads, leg stiffness, muscle tension, or limited mobility, cupping therapy may be a useful treatment as part of a personalised rehabilitation plan.

Have you tried cupping before? DM to get started 📩
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#cuppingtherapy #sportsmassage #musclerecovery #physiotherapylondon #mobility by @primaltherapyltd

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